Turn A Half Cup Of Greek Yogurt, Chicken, And Bell Peppers Into A Hearty, Flavor-Packed Dinner

On busy weeknights, foodies are on the hunt for dinners with major flavor and minimal prep work. Allow us to introduce chicken stuffed bell peppers with Greek yogurt. In these stuffed peppers, Greek yogurt serves as a luscious, full-bodied moisture component that transforms shredded chicken into a hearty filling with a subtle tang. Plus, it's lighter than the mayo used in traditional stuffed peppers. 

The whole thing comes together on the palate with the bright, vegetal flavor of the bell pepper. Chicken stuffed peppers are an elevated, nutrition-forward meal to incorporate into your weeknight dinner rotation — all it takes is bell peppers, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and a half cup of plain Greek yogurt.

To make them, start by washing the bell peppers, slicing off the tops and stems, and deveining and deseeding the insides. Then, slice the peppers in half and transfer to a baking dish, cut-sides up. Pro tip: The best way to prep peppers before stuffing them is with a quick pre-cook to tenderize. Boiling, lightly oven-roasting, or microwaving for a minute or two will all get the job done. To make the stuffing, simply fold shredded cooked chicken with a few generous dollops of plain Greek yogurt. Spoon the filling into the prepared bell pepper halves, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and bake in the oven until the cheese is golden brown. 

Any peppers you have on hand will get the job done, but as a general rule, green bell peppers deliver a crunchier body and a sharper flavor; red, orange, and yellow bell peppers arrive sweeter and toothier. As for the chicken, this bell pepper recipe can be a thrifty way to use up leftovers from a previous night's dinner. Or, for even easier prep, shredding a store-bought rotisserie chicken works. 

If you prefer a heartier stuffing, feel free to fold in any diced veggie odds and ends lying around. Halved grape tomatoes, diced celery, cucumber, shallot, red onion, or even apples could all get stirred with the shredded chicken and Greek yogurt. At this point, you could also add any other flavorful condiments or seasonings into the mix. Buffalo sauce, Dijon mustard, ranch, hot honey, garlic aioli, chipotle crema, green goddess dressing, dried oregano, dill, or adobo dry rub would all make complementary pairings. 

To serve, garnish each stuffed pepper with a sprinkle of sliced green onion for a pop of color. To customize the flavor of these chicken stuffed bell peppers even further, try experimenting with different types of shredded cheese. Pepper jack would lend a kick of spice, while Colby jack would keep it creamy and savory, and crumbled feta would create some salty dimensionality.